After a six hour hike, one would think these kids would be exhausted, but nope! They just wanted to go right back out and play. Lots of cheers when tacos for dinner was announced. Dessert was a fruity pebbles-marshmallow type of treat. After dinner they had a short free time and played soccer, then headed out for science fair activities. Quiet sing, then lights out!!!
Dinner was fantastic tonight! We had spaghetti and meatballs with some delicious garlic knots and asparagus for a vegetable. Dessert was also a huge hit...chocolate cake with chocolate frosting! Of course they always have an option for kids with allergies too. After dinner the kids learned a bit about the hike they will be going on tomorrow then headed out for their nighttime experience. We had such a fabulous day weather wise, but the chill definitely has hit the air now. Its been a long day and I am guessing these kids will be ready for their beds right after quiet sing. Will post again in the morning before they head out on the all day hike.
Pizza and salad for lunch! Entertainment after lunch was counselor trivia and the kids did fantastic. The first three classes included orienteering, nature art, and animal tracking. I got to check in on each class and take some pictures and am happy to say our Aborn kids are listening and behaving so well. After this first set of classes the kids came back for a quick snack of Sunchips and fruit then headed back out for their second class. Choices included canoeing, birding, and wild wellness. After dinner tonight we are looking forward to being outside for the "nighttime" experience where the students will do some cool experiments in the dark. I will post again later tonight before bed. :)
We had a fantastic first night! Everyone slept great and the kids have been so well behaved :) This morning for breakfast we had french toast sticks, homefries, bacon, and fruit. There is also a station with a variety of cereals, oatmeal and yogurts if they prefer that. This morning's entertainment after breakfast was a hilarious repeat after me song that kids really got in to! After breakfast they headed out with their field groups and will return soon and have short break before lunch. After lunch today, they have their first two classes, which they got to choose what they wanted to take. I will post about them tonight after they let us know all about them. The weather is gorgeous and the kids just love being outside!
For dinner we had chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, green beans and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. After a fun music game for entertainment, the kids had a short break and enjoyed playing some soccer, Gaga ball, and tennis. Tonight’s evening activity was called the 4 C challenge…. Courage, cooperation, communication, and caring. The kids are working on these four traits all week. Quiet sing is next then back to the cabins for the night!
